Crispy Deep-Fried Calamari Rings Recipe

Name: Crispy Deep-Fried Calamari Rings Recipe
Total time: 20 mins
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper; 6 cups vegetable oil for frying; 12 ounces frozen calamari rings, thawed and drained; 2 tablespoons cocktail sauce, or to taste; 1 lemon, quartered

Enjoy crispy and tender calamari with this restaurant-quality recipe. Calamari rings are lightly coated in a seasoned batter and deep-fried until golden brown and perfectly crunchy.

Total time20 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time10 mins
Yield4

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Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 cups vegetable oil for frying
12 ounces frozen calamari rings, thawed and drained
2 tablespoons cocktail sauce, or to taste
1 lemon, quartered

Instructions

In a shallow bowl, combine flour, 2 teaspoons salt, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper.
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for frying.
Coat calamari rings evenly in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
Fry calamari rings in batches for 3 to 4 minutes, until golden brown and crispy. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate, sprinkle with salt, and serve with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges. Repeat with remaining calamari.

Nutrition

Calories: 532 kcal
Fat Content: 38 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 1 g
Sodium Content: 1503 mg
Protein Content: 15 g
Cholesterol Content: 170 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 32 g
Saturated Fat Content: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g